Free teaching resources about public misogyny

Published 04 April 2025

About this lesson

President Trump’s recent support for controversial MMA fighter Conor McGregor and Spotify's removal of influencer Andrew Tate’s podcast have sparked debate on permitting public misogyny.

The conversation on misogyny, extremist influencers and the "manosphere" has been further fuelled by the hit Netflix show Adolescence. Should people be allowed to share whatever opinions they want? And is it ever right to restrict how they do so?

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What if I don't feel confident to teach these kinds of lessons?
We know that it might be daunting to have conversations in your classroom about race and identity. We've created a guide that gives practical tips on how to handle them with confidence, including:
- Ensuring all important perspectives are fairly represented, though some arguments might need more exploration, more time, or more challenge
- Championing facts and challenging misinformation
- Considering informing parents
- Being comfortable without an answer for everything
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Skills and knowledge

Every lesson has a skill and knowledge focus. Click to see this lesson's focus and some of the questions students will answer

Speaking

Step 1: I speak clearly to small groups of people I know
Did you speak clearly in your group to create a list of public platforms?

Step 5: I speak effectively by using appropriate language
Did you use the keywords in your discussions?

Step 7: I speak engagingly by using facts and examples to support my points
Did you use facts and examples to support your points during the debates?
Knowledge

I know what a public platform is and can discuss if people like Andrew Tate and Conor McGregor should be allowed to share misogynistic opinions on them
What is an example of a public platform? Why are Andrew Tate and Conor McGregor in the news?